Today, Emily & Rachel talk about what we've learned from writing sequels. What you’ll learn from this episode: how much... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the market challenges of genre blending. What you’ll learn from this episode: what constitutes... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about returning to your story after a break. What you’ll learn from this episode: resetting... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about internal dialogue and internal narration. What you’ll learn from this episode: Who are your... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about book marketing. What you’ll learn from this episode: What is going on with social... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about mindset when the world is a dumpster fire. What you’ll learn from this episode:... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about ambition and anti-hustle. What you’ll learn from this episode: What is anti-hustle? The intersection... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about perfectionism and hustle culture. What you’ll learn from this episode: how perfectionism and hustle... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about creating when the world sucks. What you’ll learn from this episode: What to... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the 4 pillars to author success with guest Emma Dhesi. What you’ll learn from... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how and when to apply the story point. What you’ll learn from this episode:... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about overthinking vs thinking something through. What you’ll learn from this episode: When are you... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about Want vs Need in character arcs. What you’ll learn from this episode: What’s a... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the risk of plagiarism in the writing community. What you’ll learn from this... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about lowering your writing expectations with guest Rachael Herron. What you’ll learn from this episode:... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the querying process with guest Abigail K. Perry! What you’ll learn from this episode:... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about all things plot, character, process, and crime/thriller with guest Marybeth Whalen. What you’ll learn... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about negative arcs. What you’ll learn from this episode: The differences between positive and negative... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about book marketing with guest Erica Birtles. What you’ll learn from this episode: The right... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about getting reader reviews! What you’ll learn from this episode: Mindset around getting reviewsReviews are... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about beta reading! What you’ll learn from this episode: What is beta reading? When is... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about sweet and clean romance with Victorine Lieske. What you’ll learn from this episode: What... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the changing landscape of the publishing industry with guest Nicole Meier. What you’ll learn... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about developing arcs across a series with very special guest Jennifer Armentrout. What you’ll learn... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about not fiddling around with writing and getting to work with guest Eric Goebelbecker. What... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about leaning into messy humanity. What you’ll learn from this episode: What to do when... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the All is Lost vs Dark Night of the Soul story structure beats. ... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how writing is not always fun. What you’ll learn from this episode: The different... more

Today, Rachel talks about spicy and erotic romance with guest Jordyn Kross. What you’ll learn from this episode: What erotic... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about making writing choices with guest Kat Caldwell. What you’ll learn from this episode: A... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about antagonists! What you’ll learn from this episode: What an antagonist actually isHow to write... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about shedding the shame of talking about your book with guest CC Tyler. What you’ll... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about querying and rejection with guest Kayla Stansbury. What you’ll learn from this episode: what... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about indie publishing and the author journey with Emilia Emerson. What you’ll learn from this... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about answering a listener question about perfectionism and the idea of doing it wrong. What... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about returning from an unplanned hiatus. Ready to make readers so in love with... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about choosing scene POV. What you’ll learn from this episode: 4 questions to determine the... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about procrastination! What you’ll learn from this episode: Procrastination and perfectionism are two sides of... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the versatility of the writing process. What you’ll learn from this episode: Is it... more

Today, Emily & Rachel talk with author Brit KS. What you’ll learn from this episode: Brit KS's process of... more